Speaker 1: Yo, what's up? Fam Zayden Cruz here, your friendly neighborhood
Speaker 1: hype man and self proclaimed brain whisperer. Ever feel like
Speaker 1: you're stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, second guessing
Speaker 1: everything you do, like that voice in your head is
Speaker 1: a total debbie downer who just won't shut up. You're
Speaker 1: not alone, trust me. This week on the Dopamine Detox,
Speaker 1: we're diving deep into the gnarly world of self doubt
Speaker 1: and how to kick its ass for good. Because, let's
Speaker 1: be real, gen Z, the pressure is on. We're expected
Speaker 1: to hustle harder, achieve more, and slay every single day,
Speaker 1: all while looking flawless on Insta. But here's the tea.
Speaker 1: Confidence isn't just about faking it till you make it.
Speaker 1: It's about recognizing those self doubt demons and crushing them
Speaker 1: with a mic drop moment of epic proportions. First things first,
Speaker 1: let's get real about self doubt. It's that sneaky little
Speaker 1: gremlin that whispers lies in your ear telling you you're
Speaker 1: not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough to achieve
Speaker 1: your dreams. You know the drill. What if I fail?
Speaker 1: Am I even capable of this? Everyone else is doing better. Uh,
Speaker 1: the struggle is real. But here's the hot take. Self
Speaker 1: doubt is a universal human experience. Even Beyonce gets those
Speaker 1: imposter syndrome vibes sometimes, okay, But the difference between her
Speaker 1: and us is that she chooses to ignore that voice
Speaker 1: and keeps slaying. So what's the secret, sauce. Take one,
Speaker 1: Stop comparing yourself to others. It's like comparing apples to oranges.
Speaker 1: You're on your own unique journey, boo. Focus on your
Speaker 1: own goals. Celebrate your wins, no matter how small, and
Speaker 1: remember that social media is a highlight reel, not real life.
Speaker 1: We all have our messy moments, fam Take two. Challenge
Speaker 1: those negative thoughts. When that inner critic starts spitting venom,
Speaker 1: ask yourself, is this thought really true? What evidence do
Speaker 1: I have to support it? Often those doubts are based
Speaker 1: on nothing but fear and insecurity. Don't let them hold
Speaker 1: you hostage. Take three. Practice self compassion. You're not a robot,
Speaker 1: You're human. Be kind to yourself, forgive your mistakes, and
Speaker 1: remember that that learning and growing is part of the journey.
Speaker 1: Treat yourself like your best friend would, with love, support,
Speaker 1: and a good dose of humor. Take four. Step outside
Speaker 1: your comfort zone. You know that saying fake it till
Speaker 1: you make it. Well. Sometimes just taking action, even if
Speaker 1: you're scared, can build confidence over time. Think of it
Speaker 1: like leveling up in your favorite video game. Every challenge
Speaker 1: you overcome makes you stronger and more resilient. Take five.
Speaker 1: Surround yourself with supportive people. Find a squad that lifts
Speaker 1: you up, believes in your dreams, and cheers you on
Speaker 1: through thick and thin. Ditch the energy vampires who drain
Speaker 1: your vibes. Those are not your people. Fam. Now let's
Speaker 1: talk about someone who knows a thing or two about
Speaker 1: overcoming self doubt. Emma Watson. Remember when she was just
Speaker 1: Hermione Granger, rocking that bushy hair and saving the Wizarding World.
Speaker 1: Talk about pressure, But did Emma crumble under it? Hell no.
Speaker 1: She embraced her talent, kept slaying on screen, and used
Speaker 1: her platform to become a global advocate for gender gas quality.
Speaker 1: She faced criticism, navigated Hollywood drama, and even had those
Speaker 1: I don't know what I'm doing moments, But she never
Speaker 1: lets self doubt silence her voice. Emma reminds us that
Speaker 1: it's okay to be vulnerable, to make mistakes and to
Speaker 1: keep pushing forward even when it feels scary as hell.
Speaker 1: So FAM, the bottom line is this self doubt is
Speaker 1: a liar, an opportunist, and a total buzzkill. But you
Speaker 1: have the power to silence it, to rewrite your story,
Speaker 1: and to become the confident badass you were born to be.
Speaker 1: Trust yourself, own your awesomeness, and remember you're capable of
Speaker 1: anything you set your mind to. No excuses, no negativity,
Speaker 1: just pure unadulterated confidence. That's what I want for you,
Speaker 1: That's what you deserve. Go out there and slay the day, FAM,
Speaker 1: and don't forget to hit that follow button. Leave a
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Speaker 1: Let's spread some positivity and kick self doubt to the
Speaker 1: curb together peace Out. This podcast is created with the
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